New Achievement! Fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl will have the chance to dive into the next chapter ahead of everyone else during Local Comic Shop Day® on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Available exclusively through officially registered comic book stores, the Local Comic Shop Day® Edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel Volume 2 arrives 10 days before the book’s release on October 6, 2026.

This special edition gives readers an early opportunity to continue the bestselling graphic novel adaptation while supporting the independent comic shops that champion comics and graphic novels in their communities.

“One of the goals of this international event is to create memorable experiences that reward fans for visiting their neighborhood comic shop,” said Kate deNeveu, Co-Chair of Local Comic Shop Day®. “An early release like Dungeon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel Volume 2 gives readers a compelling reason to celebrate with their local retailer while recognizing the important role comic shops play in connecting creators and communities.”

The Local Comic Shop Day® Edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel Volume 2 will be available only at officially registered participating stores while supplies last.

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Every great comic shop has its own personality. Some host signings. Some organize cosplay contests. Some introduce families to comics for the very first time. Others simply create a welcoming place where readers can discover their next favorite story.

That’s exactly what Local Comic Shop Day® is all about.

More than just a day of exclusive products, Local Comic Shop Day® is an opportunity to celebrate the unique role comic shops play in their communities and to remind customers why shopping at their local comic shop matters.

Whether you’ve participated every year or are considering registering for the first time, we’re excited you’re here.

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Why Participate?

Participating stores receive access to official Local Comic Shop Day® promotional materials, event resources, and participating publisher offerings designed to help make the day special for your customers. Many publishers also create exclusive products, early releases, or special editions available specifically through participating shops.

Just as importantly, you’ll join hundreds of comic shops around the world celebrating together on the same day, creating a shared moment that highlights the strength of the comics retail community.

There’s No “Right” Way to Celebrate

One of the best things about Local Comic Shop Day® is that every store makes it their own.

Your event could include:

• Creator signings
• Artist sketch sessions
• Kids’ activities
• Costume contests
• Reading groups
• Charity fundraisers
• Storewide sales
• Scavenger hunts
• Local creator showcases
• Or simply a great selection of comics and a welcoming atmosphere

Big or small, every event helps introduce new readers to comics and reminds existing customers why local comic shops are worth celebrating.

We’re Here to Help

Throughout the lead-up to the event, we’ll be sharing marketing materials, promotional ideas, retailer spotlights, and planning resources to help you prepare. Our goal is to make participation as straightforward and rewarding as possible, whether you’re planning your first Local Comic Shop Day® or your tenth.

We’ll also continue updating the event catalog as participating publishers announce new products, giving you plenty of opportunities to build excitement with your customers.

Join the Celebration

Local Comic Shop Day® is a celebration created by comic shops, for comic shops.

If you’ve been thinking about participating, we hope you’ll join us. Every registered shop strengthens the event, and every celebration—no matter its size—helps showcase the incredible work comic retailers do every day.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this September.

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This year’s Local Comic Shop Day reminded us all why comics shops are such special places. Across the country, we saw incredible creativity, hard work, and community spirit come to life — and we want to say thank you to every store that took part.

From what we saw on social media and our post-event survey, it’s clear that shops brought their A-game: scavenger hunts, trivia nights, artist signings, cosplay contests, sales, raffles, and more. Every event was a reflection of what makes local comic shops unique — not just as retail spaces, but as gathering places where stories, art, and friendship come together.

This year, we put special emphasis on celebrating the role comic shops play in their communities. You delivered that message beautifully. We saw kids discovering comics for the first time, longtime readers reconnecting, and new faces walking through your doors because of your passion and creativity.

Local Comic Shop Day works because of you — the retailers, staff, and fans who make comics culture thrive year-round. Your enthusiasm, energy, and connection with your customers are what turn this event from a single day into a lasting celebration of the medium we all love.

From everyone on the LCSD organizing team: thank you for making this year’s event such a success.  We’re hard at work already planning 2026 – so please reach out if you have ideas or would like to get involved.

Here’s to continuing to build community, share stories, and celebrate local comics together — not just on Local Comic Shop Day, but every day of the year.

If you missed our Registration deadline for 2025 and don’t want to miss out on 2026, please join our mailing list and mark your calendars for June 2026!